Chris Rock to film his first special in 9 years
13/10/2016 … Chris Rock is to record his first stand-up special in nine years.
2016 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 13 October 2016
Invisible Dot disappears...
Innovative comedy firm in liquidation
13/10/2016 … Innovative alternative comedy producers The Invisible Dot and their London venue have collapsed.
How class plays its part in offensive comedy
...and is the industry just too middle-class?
13/10/2016 … Your reaction to offensive jokes – whether enjoying them or taking umbrage at them – helps you feel a sense of belonging with your social group.
Still Game adds more live dates
13/10/2016 … FORD KIERNAN and Greg Hemphill have announced five more dates for their next run of Still Game at Glasgow's SSE Hydro.
Comedian CAN appeal his fine over sick joke
Mike Ward's legal fight goes on
13/10/2016 … Canadian comedian Mike Ward has won the right to appeal the court verdict that cost him almost £2,500 for telling a sick joke.
Will TV Do The Right Thing?
13/10/2016 … Comedy podcast Do The Right Thing could be heading for TV.
Crackanory gets a fourth series
And the eight new storytellers revealed
13/10/2016 … The Dave TV channel has ordered a fourth series of Crackanory - with longer stories than before.
Stand boss doesn't get to be SNP's deputy leader
...but Tommy Sheppard's campaign is praised
13/10/2016 … Stand Comedy Club owner Tommy Sheppard has failed in his bid to become deputy leader of the SNP.